Alicia Machado
Alicia Machado was born Yoseph Alicia Machado in Maracay Venezuela 6 December 1976. Alicia is a multi-ethnic person. Her father and mother are both of Cuban descent. Her name is prominently featured in television shows and beauty pageants. Machado's fame began when she was awarded Miss Venezuela in 1995 at 19 years old, which was the name of her state Yaracuy. Machado was crowned Miss Universe 1996 one year after she was crowned Miss Venezuela. This was four-time Venezuelan winning the award. Her time in the role of Miss Universe, however, was fraught with controversy and criticism from the media because of her weight gain throughout her time as Miss Universe. Donald Trump, the owner of Miss Universe Organization, ridiculed her in public about her weight loss, calling her Miss Piggy and even directing her to exercise in front the media. This incident sparked a bitter dispute between Alicia Trump and Donald Trump.